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New travel rules to affect Manchester Airport passengers from this week
- Starting Wednesday, July 8, children aged eight and nine will be eligible to use e-gates at UK airports, lowering the minimum age from 10. The Home Office confirmed the change to speed processing for families.
- Previously, children under 10 were barred from using gates, a threshold reduced from 12 years old in 2023. Children must be at least 120cm tall to be captured by biometric scanners and accompanied by an adult.
- Based on 2025 arrival figures, the government expects up to 1.5 million more children to benefit from the policy. The update impacts more than 290 e-gates across 13 UK airports and European ports.
- Migration Minister Mike Tapp said families will "experience a swifter and smoother journey home" this summer. AirportsUK chief executive Dee called it a "welcome development" that will reduce waiting times for many.
- Beyond airports, the rules extend to Eurostar and Eurotunnel services, while 48 EU airports also permit British holidaymakers to use e-gates. These measures aim to improve passenger experience while maintaining border security.
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